I show House 2 to have a higher Cash-on-Cash return ($4.2k/$22k = 19%) than House 1 ($5.4k/$35k = 15%).I may be too late to the table to acquire House 2, but I wanted to at least run through the comparison process and get some feedback.

So, the listing broker had 6 weeks to get another solid offer on the table to get the bank to cancel the auction date or it was gone!

There, with what you've accomplished so far (credit rating and cash) you will probably find people to network with; partners to invest with or even contacts for bankers who may not ask for 20% down on your first investment.With what you're bringing to the table, you may find many, many avenues to get started with!

One reason is I would much prefer your pretty wife across the table from me then you, but my wife has the opposite opinion.

I can’t believe i almost threw in the towel, i worked so hard, thousands of letter, and 100s of bandit signs, driving for dollars, door hangers, flyers, website etc.And i almost walk away, i was tired of talking to seller after seller, no deal, to possible deal, to deals at the closing table...and then BOOM!!!

That's like asking, how can I estimate my loss at the craps table?

I had to explain whole selling to the owner and show him that I was leaving profit from a flip on the table.

Network with Experienced Investors in the area/find a potential mentor- I'm eager to learn and absorb as much as I can from a seasoned investor that knows how to thrive in this highly competitive market--On top of having a decent amount of cash, I bring a ton of sweat equity to the table as well as a solid network of contractors to get a job done

What I Can Bring To The Table: I am very hard working, If you need any help when it comes to cleaning a vacant lot, handing out flyers, making phone calls, management, advertising your business to others, Exchanging vacant lot information, etc.

I would ask if there has been talks of such an arrangement on the table.